Operating Engineer

About the Role

As a 2nd Shift Operating Engineer at JLL in Northern Illinois, you will install, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and related controls at client facilities, working from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. while overseeing daily operations of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and buildings. The role includes responsibility for Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems, providing backup coverage during emergencies and ensuring operational excellence and client service. • Control daily operation of all mechanical equipment during 2nd shift operations • Monitor and maintain refrigeration, water cooling, air‑conditioning, boilers, heating, ventilating, and hot water equipment • Oversee pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical/electrical equipment for optimal performance • Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life‑safety, and control systems • Evaluate building systems to improve performance and operating efficiencies • Formulate and implement preventative maintenance program with Operations Manager • Perform preventative maintenance tasks promptly while ensuring compliance with standards • Complete all tenant service requests accurately and expediently during evening shift • Monitor quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors • Participate in emergency response procedures and safety training programs • Track and report time worked according to account policies and procedures • Comply with all purchasing and receiving policies and procedures • Report property issues outside direct responsibility to supervisor or call center team • Complete required training and safety programs while maintaining professional development • Periodically act as on‑call engineer for portfolio of buildings • Handle special projects and other functions as required by manager or client • Perform all work using proper safety equipment and report safety issues to supervisor • Comply with all building policies and procedures • Actively participate in emergency response procedures and safety training programs

Key Responsibilities

• ▸mechanical ops
• ▸preventative maintenance
• ▸system monitoring
• ▸tenant service
• ▸emergency response
• ▸contractor oversight

What You Bring

JLL leverages artificial intelligence to match candidates to opportunities, while maintaining rigorous privacy protections, equal‑opportunity employment practices, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Applicants must comply with applicable state and local fair‑chance, background check, and privacy laws, and may apply online; current JLL employees should use the internal career site. • Maintain Universal CFC certification and other required certifications • High school diploma or GED required • Minimum 4 years experience in electrical and HVAC trade, including rooftop units • Minimum 4 years experience in backup systems (generator and UPS) • Knowledge of building automation, water treatment, and fire life‑safety systems • Universal CFC certification required • Good interpersonal skills and positive team attitude • Familiarity with computers, operations, and Microsoft Office • Strong customer service orientation with excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to walk long distances to cover property portfolio • Frequent lifting/moving up to 50 lb and occasional lifting up to 100 lb • Ability to work long hours occasionally and some weekends • Capability to respond to emergency situations during 2nd shift operations • Experience with tenant services, preventative maintenance, purchasing, and inventory control (preferred) • Background in contracted maintenance and general maintenance operations (preferred) • Understanding of building automation systems and control technologies (preferred) • Knowledge of Northern Illinois building codes and regulations (preferred) • Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic • Understanding of and commitment to client service

Requirements

• ▸universal cfc
• ▸electrical
• ▸hvac
• ▸backup systems
• ▸building automation
• ▸microsoft office

Benefits

The position offers an estimated compensation range of $49.00 – $49.70 per hour, a 2nd‑shift schedule, and requires U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship. JLL provides a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits such as a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid parental leave at 100% salary, paid time off, company holidays, and early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Work Environment

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